Magnet help

[LouiseC]

I have spent the past 3 days looking at all the really cute magnet designs and wonder what the protocol is for using the patterns? There seem to be so many that look alike I am not used to these forum things so don't know who started a particular design. Who do I ask if it is all right to use their design and what if I can't find who that person is? There are 16 of us going on a cruise in November and I would really like to make some of these magnets but don't want to step on anyone's toes in the process. thanks for any help or advice anyone has for me.